CP Probate & Estate Administration

Question 1

Which California court has jurisdiction over probate proceedings?

Accepted Answer

Superior Court

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District Court

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Court of Appeal

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Municipal Court

Question 2

Under California law, what is the term for dying without a valid will?

Accepted Answer

Intestate

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Testate

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Insolvent

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Devisee

Question 3

What document authorizes a personal representative to act on behalf of a California decedent's estate?

Accepted Answer

Letters Testamentary or Letters of Administration

Answer

Deed of Trust

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Power of Attorney

Answer

Advance Health Care Directive

Question 4

Under California Probate Code §100, what happens to community property when one spouse dies intestate?

Accepted Answer

The surviving spouse receives the entire community property interest

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It is split equally among all heirs

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Half passes to children and half to the surviving spouse

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It must go through full probate before the spouse can claim it

Question 5

What is the purpose of a Notice of Petition to Administer Estate in California probate?

Accepted Answer

To notify creditors and interested parties of the probate proceeding

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To transfer title to real property immediately

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To appoint a conservator for the estate

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To establish a revocable living trust

Question 6

Which of the following best describes a 'specific bequest' in a California will?

Accepted Answer

A gift of a particular item or a stated sum of money to a named beneficiary

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The remainder of the estate after all other gifts are distributed

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A conditional gift that depends on a future event occurring

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A gift made exclusively to a charitable organization

Question 7

How many witnesses are required to sign a formal (non-holographic) will in California for it to be valid?

Accepted Answer

Two witnesses

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One witness

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Three witnesses

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A notary public only